The average train between Kirkby and Blackburn takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kirkby and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kirkby to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Kirkby station and arriving at Blackburn station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Kirkby to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Kirkby to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Kirkby to Blackburn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kirkby and Blackburn is 40.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 1h 36m.